It got its name from the Latin word name carbo, which means charcoal
We find carbon in the abundance of the sun, stars, comets, and the atmosphere of most planets
The state of matter of carbon is a solid
Carbon Cycle
Important Information:
Symbol- C Atomic Number- 6 Atomic Mass- 12,0107g Atomic weight- 12.011 Abundance in the earth's crust- 15th most element in the earth's crust Number of neutrons- 6-8 Number of protons- 6 Number of electrons- 6 Melting point- 3550C Boiling point- 3800C Density- 2.2670 grams per cubic centimeter
Uses: Graphite- solid lubricant and high strength composites Diamonds- Grinding/abrasives
Interesting facts: Carbon is nonmetal and it can bond with other chemical elements which can create about 10 million compounds
Basic Facts:
Carbon Cycle
Important Information:
Symbol- C
Atomic Number- 6
Atomic Mass- 12,0107g
Atomic weight- 12.011
Abundance in the earth's crust- 15th most element in the earth's crust
Number of neutrons- 6-8
Number of protons- 6
Number of electrons- 6
Melting point- 3550C
Boiling point- 3800C
Density- 2.2670 grams per cubic centimeter
Uses:
Graphite- solid lubricant and high strength composites
Diamonds- Grinding/abrasives
Interesting facts:
Carbon is nonmetal and it can bond with other chemical elements which can create about 10 million compounds